HB 1557, the Parental Rights in Education” bill. It’s been more commonly dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill as seeks to ban the discussion of LGBTQ topics mainly at the primary grade level.The legislation passed the Republican-held House and Senate and is now awaiting signing by Governor Ron DeSantis.
He has indicated he supports it.Related: WATCH: Hundreds of Florida students walk out of class chanting “WE SAY GAY”The billboards are the initiative of the super PAC, Southern Progress.
The organization promotes progressive legislation and lawmakers in southern states. The group says it will be erecting the first signs in Tallahassee, Orlando, and Jacksonville from today for a month.Billboards don’t come cheap, so there’s a fundraiser to help cover the costs.“Over $300,000 in advertising inventory has been pre-approved in Florida for this advertisement.
Please make a small contribution now and help us purchase it,” says a message on the campaign website.President Biden has called the bill “hateful”.